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  • Past toe injury

    Nunez-Roches (toe) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: The 32-year-old practiced in a limited fashion all week due to a toe injury, but it appears he'll play through the issue in the Week 12 matchup. Nunez-Roches has appeared in seven games this season, recording 20 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and one pass defensed. He's expected to play as one of New York's top interior defensive linemen in Sunday's contest.

    Published: Fri, Nov 21 at 12:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to limited practice

    Nunez-Roches (toe) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches missed the Giants' Week 11 loss with the same toe injury. He appears to have a chance to return in Week 12, though his practice participation in the next two days should provide additional clarity.

    Published: Wed, Nov 19 at 5:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Unable to suit up Week 11

    Nunez-Roches is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Packers due to a toe injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches couldn't complete last Sunday's loss to the Bears after hurting his toe, and he didn't practice at all this week. After entering the weekend deemed doubtful to play, the veteran defensive tackle has been officially ruled out. Darius Alexander could step into a starting role in Nunez-Roches' stead.

    Published: Sun, Nov 16 at 9:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Doubtful for Week 11

    Nunez-Roches (toe) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.

    Analysis: The 32-year-old sustained a toe injury in the Week 10 loss to the Bears and didn't practice all week, so it's no surprise that he'll likely be sidelined Sunday. If Nunez-Roches is out in Week 11 as expected, Darius Alexander will likely to start opposite Roy Robertson-Harris on the Giants' defensive line.

    Published: Fri, Nov 14 at 12:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still dealing with toe issue

    Nunez-Roches (toe) was estimated to be a non-participant in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches suffered the toe injury in Sunday's loss to the Bears. The Giants only held a walkthrough, so his status for Week 11 should become clearer as the week progresses.

    Published: Wed, Nov 12 at 6:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with toe injury

    Nunez-Roches has a toe injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The defensive lineman had one tackle before exiting. Darius Alexander should be next in line to replace him.

    Published: Sun, Nov 9 at 12:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared to return Week 5

    Nunez-Roches (foot) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Saints.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches was a limited participant in practice all week, and he has been given the green light to play after missing the Giants' last three games due to a foot injury. He may not see a heavy snap count in his return, but his presence might mean less playing time on defense for Elijah Garcia, Darius Alexander and D.J. Davidson, though Dexter Lawrence is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest due to an illness that prevented him from practicing all week.

    Published: Fri, Oct 3 at 2:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play Week 4

    Nunez-Roches (foot) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches drew the doubtful injury tag after logging a DNP-DNP-LP practice log this past week, so it's no surprise that the 2015 sixth-rounder will be sidelined for Sunday's contest. It'll be the third consecutive game he'll miss due to a foot injury that he suffered in Week 1 against the Commanders, and he'll shift his focus on making his return for Week 5 against the Saints on Sunday, Oct. 5. Elijah Garcia, Darius Alexander and D.J. Davidson will all continue to see increased work on the…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 28 at 8:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play against Kansas City

    Nunez-Roches (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches opened the week with back-to-back limited practices before ending with a DNP on Friday. It's the second game in a row that he'll miss due to a foot injury, and he'll work on progressing enough in his recovery to return for Week 4 against the Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 28. Darius Alexander, Elijah Garcia and D.J. Davidson will continue to see an uptick of defensive snaps due to Nunez-Roches' injury.

    Published: Sun, Sep 21 at 4:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out Week 2

    Nunez-Roches (foot) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches popped up on Thursday's injury report as a limited practice participant due to a foot injury before being downgraded to a DNP on Friday. The injury will prevent him from playing in Sunday's NFC East clash, and his next chance to see the field is Week 3 against the Chiefs on Sunday, Sept. 21. Elijah Garcia and rookie third-rounder Darius Alexander are in line to see a significant increase in defensive snaps due to Nunez-Roches' injury.

    Published: Sun, Sep 14 at 9:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely out for Week 2

    Nunez-Roches (foot) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches appears to be trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's contest, as he downgraded from full participation in Wednesday's practice to a DNP on Friday. The veteran defensive lineman played 29 defensive snaps for the Giants in their Week 1 loss to the Commanders, recording one tackle. With Nunez-Roches likely out Week 2, Darius Alexander is expected to serve as one of New York's top interior defensive linemen.

    Published: Fri, Sep 12 at 11:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts career-best tackle total

    Nunez-Roches ended the 2024 regular season with 52 tackles (14 solo), including 2.0 sacks, along with two defensed passes over 15 games (all starts).

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches missed two games late in the campaign due to a neck/shoulder issue, but he still blew away his previous career-best mark of 33 stops. The veteran defensive lineman's 2.0 sacks also matched a career high, and his 585 defensive snaps were the most he's logged in his 10-season professional career. He's been far from spectacular since joining the Giants ahead of the 2023 campaign, but Nunez-Roches is signed through 2025, so he should be back with New York next year and will likely fill…read more

    Published: Wed, Jan 8 at 11:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared to face Atlanta

    Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Falcons and is expected to play, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

    Analysis: The veteran defensive lineman got in a round of limited practices this week and will be back in the lineup after missing the previous two contests. He started the previous 12 games and has logged 45 tackles (11 solo), including 1.0 sacks, five QB hits and two defensed passes this season.

    Published: Fri, Dec 20 at 12:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices in limited fashion

    Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.

    Analysis: Wednesday's limited practice session suggests Nunez-Roches could be in line to return for the Giants' Week 16 matchup against the Falcons after he missed the team's previous two games due to neck and shoulder injuries. However, his participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play Sunday. If Nunez-Roches misses his third game in a row, expect Casey Rogers to serve as one of the Giants' top defensive ends.

    Published: Wed, Dec 18 at 1:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play Sunday

    Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Friday that Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches will miss his second consecutive game, the first two absences he's logged through the 2024 regular season. With the veteran defensive end unavailable, New York will have to rely on Casey Rogers and Elijah Garcia to handle increased defensive roles versus Baltimore.

    Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 9:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses Wednesday's practice

    Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches' absence from Wednesday's practice comes as no surprise, as the veteran defensive lineman missed the Giants' Week 14 loss to the Saints due to neck and shoulder injuries. The 31-year-old likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday in order to play in Week 15, when the Giants host the Ravens.

    Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 12:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out for Week 14

    Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches suffered neck and shoulder injuries during the Giants' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Cowboys. The injuries prevented him from practicing all week, and the 2015 sixth-round pick will shift his focus toward returning for Week 15 against the Ravens on Sunday, Dec. 15. The Giants' defensive front has been decimated by injuries, so with Nunez-Roches sidelined, Dexter Lawrence (elbow) on injured reserve and D.J. Davidson (shoulder) unlikely to play Sunday, Cory Durden -- who the Giants…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 6 at 11:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out practice Wednesday

    Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches is still banged up coming out of the Giants' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Cowboys this past Thursday. He'll have two more chances to return to practice field before the Giants decide on his status ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.

    Published: Wed, Dec 4 at 4:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't return vs. Dallas

    Nunez-Roches (neck) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches was quickly ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game after suffering a neck injury. Jordon Riley and Elijah Chatman will be the two lone defensive linemen for the Giants for the rest of Sunday's game due to injuries to Nunez-Roches, D.J. Davidson (shoulder) and Dexter Lawrence (elbow).

    Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 4:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leaves game due to stinger

    Nunez-Roches (neck) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches joined Dexter Lawrence (elbow) and D.J. Davidson (shoulder) as the third Giants defensive lineman to suffer an injury Thursday. Nunez-Roches struggled to the sideline following the injury and was evaluated by trainers in the blue medical tent. Jordon Riley and Elijah Chatman are the only healthy defensive lineman for the Giants due to injuries to Nunez-Roches, Lawrence and Davidson.

    Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 4:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts 26 stops over 16 games

    Nunez-Roches recorded 26 tackles (14 solo), including a half-sack, over 16 contests during the 2023 campaign.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches was brought in during the offseason to serve as veteran depth along New York's defensive line. He filled that role as expected, notching the second-highest tackle total of his nine-year career while missing just one game. Durability has been a strength of Nunez-Roches' -- he's missed just two regular-season contests over the past five campaigns -- but he's not much of a pass-rusher and isn't looked to as a difference-maker on defense. His contract goes through 2025, and it's likely…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 14 at 10:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to return Week 17

    Nunez-Roches (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches had been battling a knee injury that held him out of the Giants' Christmas Day affair, but it now seems that he's had enough time to move past the issue. The 30-year-old has totaled 21 tackles, including one tackle for loss, across 14 appearances this season, and he'll likely serve as a rotational defensive lineman in Week 17.

    Published: Fri, Dec 29 at 12:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play Week 16

    Nunez-Roches (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: The 30-year-old began New York's week of practice with consecutive DNPs, making it no surprise that he's since been ruled out for Monday's affair. With Nunez-Roches in line to miss his first game of the season, expect D.J. Davidson to see increased work on the Giants' defensive line.

    Published: Sat, Dec 23 at 11:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice

    Nunez-Roches (knee) did not practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches had four tackles and played his typical workload Sunday against the Saints, but he appears to have also gotten banged up along the way and is now dealing with a knee injury. The veteran defensive tackle will likely need to get back on the field Friday or Saturday to suit up Monday against The Eagles.

    Published: Thu, Dec 21 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sees first preseason action

    Nunez-Roches (groin) tallied one tackle in a preseason loss to the Jets on Saturday.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches made just a brief appearance with 10 snaps, but his presence on the field was significant since he sat out the Giants' first two exhibition games. It appears that the veteran nose tackle will be ready to go for New York's regular-season opener Sept. 10 against Dallas. He's expected to play a rotational role along the team's defensive line.

    Published: Sun, Aug 27 at 8:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Battling another injury

    Nunez-Roches (groin) sat out Tuesday's practice, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches, who dealt with a concussion earlier in training camp, is sidelined once again by a different injury. The veteran defensive lineman had stints with Kansas City and Tampa Bay before signing a three-year deal with New York this offseason. Once the 30-year-old returns to action, expect him to work as a rotational player for the Giants' defense ahead of the coming season.

    Published: Wed, Aug 9 at 9:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to full practice

    Nunez-Roches (concussion) worked with the the first-team defense in practice Monday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches was involved in a car accident near the Giants' practice facility last Tuesday and was subsequently placed in concussion protocol. He returned to practice in a non-contact capacity Sunday and was then cleared to practice in full Monday. Nunez-Roches is expected to play a rotational role for New York this season after joining the organization on a three-year contract in March.

    Published: Tue, Aug 1 at 10:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to practice

    Head coach Brian Daboll told reporters Sunday that Nunez-Roches (concussion) will be at practice in a non-contact jersey, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches was involved in a car accident Tuesday but escaped serious injury. He will return as a full participant once he clears concussion protocols. Nunez-Roches signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Giants in March after registering 33 tackles and two sacks in 17 games for the Buccaneers last season.

    Published: Sun, Jul 30 at 7:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Involved in car accident

    Nunez-Roches is in concussion protocol following a car accident Tuesday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches escaped serious injury, but the Giants are being cautious with the defensive lineman. He was held out out of practice Wednesday and will need to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol before rejoining his teammates on the practice field.

    Published: Wed, Jul 26 at 11:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Heading to New York

    Nunez-Roches is in line to ink a three-year deal with the Giants, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches has been in the league eight years, including the last five with the Buccaneers. He posted 33 tackles and two sacks last season, which were career highs. The 29-year-old defensive tackle is expected to play rotational snaps behind Dexter Lawrence. Unless he's needed to fill in should Lawrence miss time, Nunez-Roches will be a low-ceiling IDP option.

    Published: Mon, Mar 13 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets second sack of season

    Nunez-Roches tallied four tackles (three solo), including one sack, during the Buccaneers' 23-17 overtime loss to the Browns in Week 12.

    Analysis: The veteran defensive tackle established a new career high in tackles with Sunday's tally, which put him at 22 stops for the season. Nunez-Roches now also has a career-best two sacks in 2022, and he continues to put together reasonably productive efforts in his rotational role.

    Published: Thu, Dec 1 at 12:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Activated from COVID list

    Nunez-Roches was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches missed one game due to his placement on the list. He'll return to a depth role on the Tampa Bay defensive line for Week 17.

    Published: Thu, Dec 30 at 9:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands on COVID list

    Nunez-Roches (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches missed Thursday's practice due to an illness, so it appears he's tested positive for the virus and likely will miss Week 16.

    Published: Thu, Dec 23 at 3:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Staying in Tampa Bay

    Nunez-Roches re-signed with the Buccaneers on a two-year, $5 million deal Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

    Analysis: The offseason strategy for Tampa Bay is clear as the franchise pursues a Super Bowl repeat; bring everybody back. While Nunez-Roches signing a new contract may be a less-publicized transaction compared to those of defensive stars Lavonte David and Shaquil Barrett, the 27-year-old nevertheless joins a growing list of would-be free agents who GM Jason Licht has managed to retain from last year's roster. Nunez-Roches started all four of Tampa Bay's postseason games in January and February,…read more

    Published: Thu, Mar 18 at 3:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Stays with Tampa

    Nunez-Roches (foot) is re-signing with Tampa Bay on a one-year, $2.25 million contract, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches came off the bench for Tampa last season, recording nine tackles on 293 defensive snaps in 16 games. He'll probably end up in a depth role again, but he could get a shot at a starting job if the Bucs don't sign a replacement for free agent Ndamukong Suh. There hasn't been any indication that Nunez-Roches' foot injury from Week 17 was serious.

    Published: Thu, Mar 19 at 12:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Done for the season

    Nunez-Roches will not return to Sunday's contest against the Falcons due to a foot injury, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Nunez-Roches recorded two tackles (one solo) before leaving the field. Across 15 contests in 2019, the rotational defensive end notched 10 tackles (five solo) and one fumble recovery,

    Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 12:31pm by Rotowire.com
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2025 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1@WAS,
L 6-21
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2@DAL,
L 37-40
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3KC,
L 9-22
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4LAC,
W 21-18
-----0.00
5@NO,
L 14-26
1----3.00
6PHI,
W 34-17
-----2.00
7@DEN,
L 32-33
-----1.00
8@PHI,
L 20-38
21---4.50
9SF,
L 24-34
21---6.00
10@CHI,
L 20-24
-----0.50
11GB,
L 20-27
-----0.00
12@DET,
L 27-34
11---3.50
13@NE,
L 15-33
-----0.50
14Bye-----0.00
15WAS,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
16MIN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
17@LV,
TBDGet Tickets
-----0.00
18DAL,
TBDGet Tickets
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